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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.26, 36,257.90 and 14,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.26, 36,257.90 and 14,944.40 is: 20,623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.26 : 36,257.90 = 14,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.26/36,257.90 = 14,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.26x = 36,257.90 × 14,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.26x = 541,852,304.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,852,304.75/26,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.72

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